When Su Nian and the others returned, the bed was already piled high with Thousand Paper Cranes.
The patterns inscribed on the Thousand Paper Cranes had a mysterious feel to them.
"Crane Element Transmission?"
Staring at them for a while, Gui Xiaomeng frowned deeply.
"What are these things?"
Just as Su Nian was about to pick up a Thousand Paper Crane to take a closer look, Gui Xiaomeng immediately stopped her.
"This is a special Defensive Array from the Jade Emperor Lineage. Not a single one of these Thousand Paper Cranes can be moved."
After explaining, Gui Xiaomeng’s gaze fell on Lin Siyin, "Has it gotten so serious? To the point where we have to use the Crane Element Transmission."
"It’s not that it’s serious."
Gasping for breath, Lin Siyin shook her head, "With our strength, keeping ourselves safe is too simple. It’s just that I thought, being born human, we should be kind."
She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something to dissuade her.
Finally, pursing her lips, Gui Xiaomeng gave a wry smile, "Alright then, I’ll go call Qiu Yuebai over. We’ll handle the inscription of talismans and infusion of Spiritual Energy."
Lin Siyin nodded weakly, smiling as she said, "Yes, okay."
Soon, Qiu Yuebai also arrived in the room and understood the situation the moment he saw the Thousand Paper Cranes. He sat by the bed and began infusing the cranes with Spiritual Energy.
"This thankless task is so like the style of Jade Emperor Mountain."
Lying on the bed, panting, Qiu Yuebai gazed at Lin Siyin with a look of resentful exhaustion as if his body had been hollowed out.
"You’re the president of the student council, and yet you speak such heartless words."
After resting for a bit, Lin Siyin stood up and made a hand sign, and the Thousand Paper Cranes flew out through the ventilation ducts.
Turning around, she crawled back onto the bed and snuggled up against Lu Zixun.
Lin Siyin let out a "woo" from her mouth, "I really am exhausted, Sister Meng. I’m going to sleep for a bit."
Sitting beside her, continuously folding Thousand Paper Cranes, Su Nian also looked utterly disheartened, "This is my first time folding so many paper cranes. If these were for a guy I liked, I bet he would cry, huh?"
"Too bad they’re not."
Laughing, Gui Xiaomeng ruffled Su Nian’s hair, "Sleep, sleep. I’ll wake you if anything happens."
It didn’t take long before Lin Siyin and Su Nian fell asleep.
Leaning nearby, Qiu Yuebai lifted his gaze to Gui Xiaomeng, "Your roommate turns out to be a descendant of the Jade Emperor Mountain. That’s unexpected."
"And now you’ve seen it, haven’t you?"
Handing a bottle of water to Qiu Yuebai, Gui Xiaomeng hesitated for a moment before asking, "How is he... doing?"
"He wanted to come see you, but the old master refused to let him and sent him abroad instead."
Shaking his head, Qiu Yuebai’s gaze fell on Gui Xiaomeng, his eyes filled with resentment, "If you had only been firmer back then, none of this would have happened."
Gui Xiaomeng, who knew what Qiu Yuebai was alluding to, was filled with a sense of loss.
Wanting to say something, she still didn’t open her mouth, and the room fell into silence.
After a long while, Qiu Yuebai finally spoke, "My younger brother is still asking about you."
Before Gui Xiaomeng could say anything, Qiu Yuebai continued, "I know you had your difficulties back then, but there’s only one man in my family, my brother, he should be a worthy match for your Purple Mansion, right?"
"I’m not saying this to demand an explanation, but I just want to know what happened that made you leave on the day of your engagement dinner."
"Of course it was because of us."
Someone kicked open the door, and the Thousand Paper Cranes flew out from the ventilation duct, firmly blocking the doorway, preventing Gai Yue from entering the room.
Gai Yue didn’t seem interested in entering either. Seeing Lu Zixun on the bed, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.
Turning her head, her gaze fell on Qiu Yuebai, "Purple Mansion prides itself on aloofness; when life and death hang in the balance, matters of the heart naturally seem trivial."
Sensing the Insect Clan aura emanating from Gai Yue, Qiu Yuebai quickly positioned himself in front of Gui Xiaomeng, his eyes unfriendly as he looked at Gai Yue.
Raising both hands, Gai Yue signaled she had no intention of attacking: "We certainly don’t want to offend your clan right now, but... the things you did to the Insect Clan in the past, we will surely repay in full."
Continuing, Gai Yue said, "I came here partly because of a woman’s curiosity, wanting to clear up your confusion. And on the other hand..."
A Blood Flesh Steel Knife suddenly appeared, slashing viciously towards the Thousand Paper Cranes.
A glow emanated from the Thousand Paper Cranes, staunchly blocking the steel knife.
Shaking her head, the steel knife disappeared in front of Gai Yue: "Crane Element Transmission, it seems you are a direct disciple, quite impressive indeed."
Her finger touched her lips.
Gai Yue licked her finger: "If only you could all silently die here, it would be such a pity."
The moment the Blood Flesh Steel Knife appeared, Qiu Yuebai recognized Gai Yue’s identity, his expression somewhat ugly: "The ancient Insect Clan has never interfered in human struggles, yet you dare to defy the clan teachings!"
Waving her index finger gently, Gai Yue appeared indifferent: "That’s a thing of the past. Humans will sooner or later be cleansed by the Insect Clan; it is the trend of fate."
Lin Siyin, who had been disturbed by the conversation, sat up confusedly, looking at Gai Yue.
"Jade Emperor Mountain and Purple Mansion can coexist peacefully."
Pointing at Lin Siyin and Gui Xiaomeng, Gai Yue sneered: "Isn’t it strange for our tribe to take part in battles with humans?"
Lin Siyin, not knowing what had happened, sat bewilderedly on the bed.
After a long while, she understood Gai Yue’s identity, her eyes narrowing, an alert expression on her face.
"No need to look at me like that."
Waving her hand, Gai Yue lifted her hand to straighten her fringe: "I know the Crane Element Transmission can’t be broken by us, but you’re protecting too many people. How long can you last, three hours? Or two?"
Seeing Lin Siyin’s furrowed brows, Gai Yue, knowing she was correct, continued leisurely: "Jade Emperor Mountain, concerned for the world, surely can’t bear to see these humans killed by us. How about this, I’ll give you a choice."
Raising an index finger, Gai Yue chuckled lightly: "Give me the cat you’re holding, and I’ll let you go."
Lin Siyin gave a wry smile, shaking her head: "Do you think you have already won?"
Pausing, Gai Yue said, "Did you hear any noises?"
The sound of rain outside grew louder, and the thunder roared, signifying the rain wouldn’t stop anytime soon.
"Not everyone can withstand thunder and kill a Thunder Insect; also, there’s something else..."
Sneering coldly, Gai Yue looked at Lin Siyin: "You can’t produce a Mountain Shifting and Sea Filling Talisman either."
Gai Yue spread her hands: "Either hand over the cat or let all these people die here. It’s your choice."
Faced with the aggressive Gai Yue, Lin Siyin’s expression remained remarkably calm.
With the information she possessed, not a single Insect Clan member in this villa was a match for Lu Zixun.
Moreover, they were unaware that Lu Zixun was in a state of weakness due to his Bloodline Awakening.
Most crucially, the Crane Element Transmission could last for significantly more than just an hour or two.